RBA to Ban Card Surcharges, Banks Fight Back
The Reserve Bank of Australia plans to eliminate debit and credit card surcharges, facing fierce opposition from major banks who warn of unintended consequences for consumers and businesses.
The Reserve Bank of Australia plans to eliminate debit and credit card surcharges, facing fierce opposition from major banks who warn of unintended consequences for consumers and businesses.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is in exclusive negotiations to sell its lucrative banking division to Shenzhen-based Ping An Insurance Group, marking a major strategic shift and a significant Chinese investment into the UK's retail banking sector.
Exclusive: Brits are being targeted by sophisticated 'safe account' scams that drain life savings instantly. Victims reveal horror stories as banks refuse refunds. Learn how to protect yourself NOW.
The Financial Conduct Authority has slapped Lloyds Banking Group with a hefty £3.9 million penalty for serious failures in its mortgage and loan support for customers in financial difficulty.
Lloyds Bank is offering a massive £175 cash incentive for new customers who switch their current account. Discover the simple steps to claim your free money and the terms you need to know.
Exclusive: Two of Britain's leading banks, ANZ and National Australia Bank, announce significant job cuts as part of a major operational restructuring, affecting hundreds of UK banking staff.
A Barclays customer was left in shock after being charged a staggering £100 fee for a minuscule 67p overdraft. Read the full story of this banking scandal and how to protect yourself from similar charges.
Exclusive: Major UK banks including Barclays, Lloyds, and HSBC announce a fresh wave of branch closures for Autumn 2025, leaving communities without vital local banking services and raising concerns about financial exclusion.
The UK's financial watchdog, the FCA, is set to impose significant penalties on Barclays and Bank of Scotland for failing to offer existing customers the same competitive mortgage rates available to new clients, a practice affecting thousands of borrowers
Lloyds Banking Group announces the closure of 45 Lloyds and Halifax branches across England and Wales in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to digital banking. Discover if your local branch is affected.
Former Chancellor George Osborne's boutique investment bank, Robey Warshaw, is in advanced talks to acquire Wall Street giant Evercore in a monumental deal that would reshape the global financial advisory landscape and create a transatlantic powerhouse.
Barclays customers were left furious and financially stranded after a major outage in the banking app and online service blocked access to accounts and halted payments for hours.
Exclusive: Wells Fargo faces major setback as US regulators reject its resolution plan, triggering a 9% stock plunge and raising concerns over the bank's crisis management capabilities.
Discover the fascinating cultural history and practical science behind adding ice to beer, a practice cherished from Vietnam's bia hơi stalls to Costa Rica's pulperías, challenging Western purists.
Exclusive: Lloyds Banking Group has issued formal warnings to 3000 employees, stating they face dismissal unless performance improves significantly, in one of the UK's largest workforce restructuring moves.
High street giant NatWest Group announces another wave of closures, shutting 26 branches across England, Scotland, and Wales in 2024, citing a dramatic shift to online banking.
TSB's mobile banking app and online services have been hit by a major outage, leaving frustrated customers unable to access their money. The high street bank is investigating the technical meltdown.
A retired NHS nurse from London lost her entire life savings in an authorised push payment scam. The Financial Ombudsman Service has now ruled HSBC must refund Katrina Harrison £50,000 after the bank's security systems failed to prevent the fraud.
The heartwarming story of two young brothers, child immigrants from Vietnam, who captured the nation's heart and became viral sensations after being photographed in Parliament. Discover their incredible journey from new arrivals to UK schoolboys and socia
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hosts landmark meeting with UK banking chiefs, unveiling a new 'shared commitment' to boost competitiveness and economic growth. Exclusive details on the new Mansion House reforms.
ANZ Bank has abruptly terminated CEO Nuno Matos following an internal investigation into cultural and governance concerns, sending shockwaves through the banking sector.
Thousands of HSBC and First Direct customers across the UK were unable to access their online and mobile banking services due to a significant technical outage, with the bank issuing an apology and working to resolve the 'ERR03' error.
Thousands of HSBC UK customers were left unable to access their money as the banking giant's app and online services suffered a major crash. Frustrated users took to social media to report issues with logins, transactions, and balance checks.
A deliciously uplifting review of 'In The Nguyen Kitchen', the new French-Vietnamese musical film that's cooking up a storm with its tale of family, food, and finding your voice.
Thousands of NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland customers were left stranded as a major outage knocked out mobile and online banking services, sparking a wave of frustration.
Exclusive: A sophisticated criminal syndicate exploited a major flaw in National Australia Bank's 'selfie' identity verification, stealing over $1.5 million in a high-tech fraud that raises serious questions about biometric security.
Major banking giants NatWest and Halifax announce the closure of 39 UK branches in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to online banking. Full list of affected locations and what it means for customers.
A former Vietnamese 'boat person' who found refuge in the UK draws stark parallels between the controversial asylum seeker hotel policy and the dire migrant camps of 1970s Hong Kong, urging the nation not to abandon its humanitarian principles.
Exclusive: A UK homeowner reveals how a devastating banking glitch left him unable to pay his mortgage, pushing him to the brink of financial ruin and highlighting a growing crisis in customer service failures.
In a landmark move for Southeast Asian finance, Thailand's top banks eliminate burdensome fees for overseas payments, boosting tourism and digital banking competitiveness.